The Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest will take place on February 13, 2016.

Japanese language learners of all levels and ages in the Greater Houston area will demonstrate their oral Japanese communication skills for a chance to compete at the 27th Annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest. 

The contest strives to bring together the Japanese and American communities to advocate for an to celebrate Japanese language learning, and to encourage students to further their understanding of Japan, its people, and its culture.

For more information on contest divisions, format, eligibility and rules, please review the contest handbook.

Online registration will open here January 6, 2016.  Registration closes on February 5, 2016.

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Support for the Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest comes from:

• Host Sponsor:  Center for International Studies at the University of St. Thomas
• All Nippon Airways